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T550 MLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres age cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,152 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres age cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2012 88,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

centre exhaust silencer rusty

front & n/s/r tyres perishment

main beam light switch temperemental

n/s & o/s front brake flexi hoses minor perishment

n/s/r brake pipe corrosion

n/s/r suspension shock absorber sweat

o/s & n/s front amber indicators fading

o/s/f upper suspension mount slight wear

service brake effort only just met required efficiency

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,662 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,110 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T550 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T550 MLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T550 MLC registered?

T550 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T550 MLC safe to buy?

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